Suffolk County · New York
Tree removal in Elwood, NY
Elwood: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Elwood
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Suffolk County
- 132
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Elwood, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 19, 2025 · Jun 30, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Suffolk County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 179 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 132 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Suffolk County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Suffolk County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 88 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 24 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Elwood
| Households | 3,820 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1963 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Fishers Island Utility Co Inc |
|---|---|
| Long Island Power Authority | |
| Village of Greenport |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Elwood
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1963, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Suffolk County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- What changes the price?
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in New York
New York: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: New York State Department of Financial Services.
Map of Elwood
Close by
- Greenlawn
- East Northport 4 with trees
- Commack 6 with trees
- Dix Hills
- South Huntington
- Huntington Station
- Northport
- Huntington 1 with trees
- Centerport 1 with trees
- Halesite
- Fort Salonga
- West Hills